16 Best American Restaurants in Elmira

“Very good local spot to have a quick lunch and chat. My wife and I ordered sandwiches and 2 bowls of their special ‘chicken and wild rice’ soup. Absolutely delicious! The service was awesome and the servers were super friendly.“

“I go here every time I visit family in NY. Their chocolate/peanut butter soft serve twist is delish! It's very creamy, and their portions are HUGE!!!! A small is the size of a large at other ice cream stands! You must try it - I promise, you WON'T be disappointed.“

“1157 is the Best! Not only does the Chef, Andy prepare fabulous food, the wait staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and can help you make choices that will really suit your tastes. The Lobster Bisque I had for Valentines was Fabulous and Andy’s soups are always hearty and satisfying. This is truly a fine dinning or anytime treat in Elmira.“

“The Greens with the ham are absolutely amazing every time. The best I have ever had all the food is always amazing but l could live on the greens mouthwatering delicious 🤤🤤 😋“

“Steak Dianne was the best steak dish I’ve ever had here. The sauce was very light but so flavorful, and everything was top tier amazing. The next time you want great food and amazing people to talk to, come here. 20/10 this place alone.“

“Great food and fantastic music this Wednesday night. I'll be back!“

“Awesome venue! The owners and staff made us feel at home as soon as we walked in. The bartender’s were super knowledgeable and drink options amazing. The vibe was both welcoming and fun. And, the DJ had me dancing all night! I look forward to visiting again! WMC North is a 10 out of 10!!!!“

“We had a wonderful experience at the Hill Top Inn tonight while celebrating our 50th anniversary. We had excellent service and incredible food. Also, I appreciate their GF menu It is rare to find so many options. We will definitely return!“

“Nice people great food Fast service“

“We got to Bernie Murray's early for dinner. The bartender asked if we would like to wait so we did. She brought us drinks, then came back 5 min later saying the cook is ready to start cooking if we would like to eat early, so we did. Fish was good, my piece was rather thin and greasy, my partner was happy with his. Might go back for there specialty chicken wings.“

“Keri is the hands down the best. Very personable and a great bartender. 11 out 10 experience every time.“

“just had an absolutely fantastic dinner at Rye in Elmira, and I’m still blown away. From the first bite to the last, every detail was spot on — beautifully presented, expertly seasoned, and bursting with flavor. Honestly, I felt like I was dining at a high-end restaurant in Manhattan, not upstate New York.

The atmosphere was warm and upscale without being pretentious, the service was thoughtful and polished, and the entire experience exceeded all expectations. Rye is elevating the food scene in Elmira in a big way — this place could go toe-to-toe with any top-tier NYC spot. Do yourself a favor and book a table. It’s an experience you won’t forget.“

“Roundin’ Third is one of our favorite places to go in the entire Twin Tiers! The Marks Family are second to none, and will take care of you with a smile every time! We appreciate our R3 Family! ❤️🤠“

“What I loved most about this Applebee's is how attentive the manager on duty was. Not sure his name, but he made rounds to the tables himself checking on guests. I witnessed him making it right with a patron when a hiccup occured. Great job management!!!! Food was good and server-Jessica was attentive and awesome as well.“

“the best chicken wings since they were $5 a dozen as a kid HANDS DOWN THE BEST WINGS AND HOMEMADE BLEU CHEESE COMBINATION.. MILD EXTRA CRISPY EXTRA SIDE OF BLEU CHEESE ALSO *******************************************“

“The coffee sticks (which are circles) they are Freaking FABULOUS!! I don't know who is making them but they are the best they have been since the switch im owners. Please continue making these donuts. They are a signature donut from Lights. The cream inside is 👄 chefs kiss! I know many feel the same way. 💯💯💯 10/10 5 Stars“